DISMISSING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

terminate the employment of

Example: discharge from an office or position; The boss fired his secretary today; The company terminated 25% of its workers

Part of speech: Verb

stop associating with

Example: They dropped her after she had a child out of wedlock

Part of speech: Verb

declare void

Example: The President dissolved the parliament and called for new elections

Part of speech: Verb

bar from attention or consideration

Example: She dismissed his advances

Part of speech: Verb

cease to consider

Example: put out of judicial consideration; This case is dismissed!

Part of speech: Verb

end one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leave

Example: I was dismissed after I gave my report

Send packing, Ignore, Send away, Give the sack, Drop